The Legend of Cinderella's Counterattack

The black sedan sped across the empty road like a cheetah in the night. I clutched my seatbelt tightly, my heart in my throat. "Who? Who did this?" I couldn't help but ask, my voice trembling with fear.

Lawrence Lu swerved the steering wheel, sending the car swerving sharply. I nearly screamed. "It's them! Those people have gone crazy! They've started attacking those around them!" He gritted his teeth, squeezing out these words, veins bulging on the back of his hand.

I gasped, the butler's kind face and the warm smile he always wore when he saw me coming to mind. Could it be... "How's the butler? Is he okay?" I asked anxiously, my voice almost tearful.

Lawrence Lu was silent for a moment, and a trace of pain flashed in his eyes. “The housekeeper was injured in order to protect my parents and is now in the hospital…”

My heart sank, as if I'd fallen into a bottomless abyss. Those people actually attacked an elderly man. How cruel must their hearts be! Anger and worry mingled, nearly drowning me. "What on earth do they want to do? Why are they doing this?" I leaned weakly against the back of my chair, tears blurring my vision.

“They want us to compromise, they want to get…” Lawrence Lu’s voice stopped abruptly, he slammed on the brakes, stopped the car on the side of the road, turned his head to look at me, his eyes full of complicated emotions, “Lolo, this matter is more complicated than we thought, do you believe me?”

I stared at him blankly, my heart filled with confusion and unease. His deep eyes seemed to hold a thousand words, yet he said nothing. But I could sense the immense torment he was experiencing, and I was powerless to do anything.

"I believe you." I held his hand and said firmly, "No matter what happens, I will be with you."

He held my hand with his backhand, with such force that it seemed as if he wanted to crush my bones, but I didn't feel any pain at all. Instead, I felt the warmth of his palm and the silent comfort and encouragement.

"Thank you, Luo Luo." His deep voice rang in my ears. "I will definitely get to the bottom of this matter and give everyone an explanation."

Just then, several black SUVs roared up and stopped beside our car. A group of burly men in black suits and sunglasses quickly got out and surrounded our car. My nerves immediately grew tense, my palms sweating. Could it be those guys again? They were chasing us so quickly?

Lawrence Lu held my hand, motioning me not to worry, then rolled down the window and asked in a cold voice, “Who are you?”

"Mr. Lu, Ms. Lin, we've been ordered to come and protect you." The leading man took off his sunglasses, revealing a sharp, resolute face. His tone was respectful and serious, "Please follow us. The head of the family wishes to see you."

I was even more confused. Patriarch? What Patriarch? Lawrence Lu seemed a little surprised, but he quickly calmed down and asked me in a low voice, “Are you going?”

I bit my lip. It seemed we had no other choice now. Those mysterious people were so crazy. We had to find out where they came from before we could find a way to deal with them. "Let's go and take a look."

We followed them to an antique mansion. Above the gate hung a plaque with two large, gold-plated characters written in a flamboyant style: "Lu Mansion." When Lawrence Lu saw these two words, his expression suddenly changed, and a flash of shock and mixed emotions flashed in his eyes.

"This... is my father's ancestral home..." he muttered to himself, with a hint of disbelief in his voice.

Entering the Lu residence, we were led into a spacious, bright study. A vigorous, elderly man in a Tang suit sat at a desk, flipping through an ancient tome. Hearing our footsteps, he looked up, his gaze sweeping over us before landing on Lu Yuxuan, a kind smile flickering in his eyes.

"Yuxuan, you're here." The old man's voice was low and deep, with an aura of majesty without even being angry.

Lawrence Lu took a deep breath, stepped forward, saluted respectfully, and said, “Grandpa.”

I opened my eyes wide in surprise. It turned out that this old man was Lawrence Lu’s grandfather and the head of that mysterious family! Only then did I understand that Lawrence Lu’s family background was far more complicated than I had imagined.

"Children, don't be nervous. Sit down." Patriarch Lu smiled kindly and gestured for us to sit down. "I called you here this time because I want to tell you something. We've already investigated those people. They are an international organization called 'Dark Night'. Their goal is to control the global fashion industry, and you and Luo Luo are standing in their way..."

"Dark Night..." I muttered to myself. The name was just like their style of work, dark and terrifying. Why did they want to control the global fashion industry? What dark secrets were hidden behind this? I was filled with questions, but I knew now was not the time to ask.

Patriarch Lu looked at us, his eyes filled with worry and determination. "Children, this struggle will be extremely cruel. If you are not careful, you will be doomed. I have decided that the family will do everything in its power to help you eradicate the Dark Night!"

Lawrence Lu clenched his fists, his eyes firm, “Grandpa, we can’t just sit there and wait for death, we must take the initiative! I already have some plans…”

Over the next few days, we and the Lu family worked tirelessly to develop a counterattack plan. Lu Yuxuan's business acumen was fully demonstrated in this struggle. He calmly analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of both sides and formulated a cohesive plan aimed squarely at Dark Night's weaknesses. I also used my connections and resources in the fashion industry to do everything possible to dismantle their power.

However, the Dark Night was a massive, deeply entrenched organization, and our actions were met with frenzied counterattacks. I'll never forget that encounter in the suburban warehouse: the deafening roar of gunfire, the blazing flames, the thick smell of blood in the air...

"Lolo, be careful!" Lu Yuxuan threw me to the ground. A bullet grazed my cheek, leaving a trail of blood. I looked up in shock and saw a man in black behind him aiming a gun at me. At the critical moment, Lu Yuxuan rolled over and knocked the man to the ground, and the two of them grappled.

I struggled to stand, but found my ankle caught in something. Looking down, I saw the man in black whom Lu Yuxuan had knocked down earlier. Though wounded, he still held onto my ankle tightly, his eyes gleaming with ferocity. My eyes widened in horror, my heart pounding as if it were about to burst from my throat. The dagger in his hand gleamed coldly in the dim light, sending shivers down my spine. "Let her go!" Lu Yuxuan roared, kicking the enemy in front of him aside and dashing towards me.

The man in black smirked grimly and thrust the dagger towards me. I closed my eyes in despair, waiting for death to arrive. However, the expected pain didn't come. Instead, I heard a muffled groan, followed by the sound of a heavy object falling to the ground.

I opened my eyes trembling and saw Lu Yuxuan standing in front of me. His arm was cut open, and blood stained his sleeve. "Yuxuan!" I screamed, tears welling up in my eyes. But he just smiled gently and gently wiped the tears from my face. "Don't be afraid, I'm fine."

We supported each other and stood up, back to back, watching our surroundings warily. The warehouse was a shambles, littered with bullet holes and bloodstains. The air was thick with the smell of blood and gunpowder. The ground was littered with the bodies of men in black, but we knew this was only the tip of the iceberg of "Dark Night"; the true mastermind had yet to be revealed.

"Let's go, it's not safe here." Lu Yuxuan took my hand and walked out of the warehouse.

We ran all the way until we were far away from that terrifying area. However, just when we thought we were safe, a black car suddenly appeared in front of us, the door opened, and a man in a black suit slowly walked out.

He was tall, wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, with a meaningful smile on his face. Although he didn't have any distinctive features, I recognized him immediately. He was the leader of the "Dark Night" group, the "Night Owl."

"Mr. Lu, Miss Lin, long time no see." Ye Xiao's voice was low and hoarse, like a call from hell.